A few days ago a customer called. He had replaced his windows last year, and wanted to know how he could get a tax credit. I hated to tell him, but there wasn’t a tax credit for new windows in 2008.
How the original tax credit and the new credit relate has caused a lot of confusion…
The number one question customers ask about the new tax credit is: “Which windows qualify?” It’s a big question, because the government has tightened up the standards.
Back when the credit was first offered in 2006 and 2007, Energy Star certification was the only requirement. But window technology has improved in the few years Energy Star set their standards. The new tax credit raises the standards a full 25% above Energy Star. That means you can’t trust the Energy Star label on your window to get your $1,500.
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